BASW welcomes ‘apparent shift’ in government position on Liberty Protection Safeguards BASW has been campaigning for Liberty Protection Safeguards to be implemented across England and Wales. News 29 Oct 2025
BASW & ADASS push for Liberty Protection Safeguards The scheme has been delayed since before Covid News 7 Jul 2025
Mental Health Bill approaches its final stages Plans to reform the Mental Health Act will soon be approved by MPs News 1 Jul 2025
Staying True to Your Values in Times of Division Promoting human rights and social justice Blog 9 May 2025
Launch of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Report | BASW England Response BASW England welcomes the release of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Report: “It’s Silent – Race, Racism, and Safeguarding Children”. News 11 Mar 2025
Pioneering Progress: The Journey of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard Tricia Pereira explores the journey, challenges and triumphs of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard. Blog 20 Jun 2024
UK Government decision to downgrade Ministerial role for disabled people "distressing" BASW England has slammed the UK Government's decision to remove a dedicated ministerial role for disabled people. News 19 Dec 2023
Autism Alliance report highlights impact of social care crisis on autistic adults BASW England stands in support of the Autism Alliance's crucial campaign, 'Breaking Point – closing the gap in care for autistic adults in England.' News 27 Nov 2023
SWU supports Shout Out UK and its objective of greater political literacy education Having previously supported Shout Out UK’s delivery of political literacy workshops, SWU supports their aim for greater integration of Political Literacy education in England’s national curriculum. News 8 Nov 2022